Sony XDR-C1DBP Owner's manual
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Replacing the backup battery
1
Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the
unit.
Fully loosen the screw.
Push the tab and
pull up the lid.
2 Remove the old battery by sliding it out and picking it
up.
3 Insert a new battery into the battery compartment
with the side facing up.
4 Close the battery compartment lid and tighten the
screw.
5 Press DAB/FM. (Then, “
” will disappear from the
display.)
Note
If the unit will be left unplugged for a long time, remove the
battery to avoid any damage that may be caused by leakage
or corrosion.
Basic Operations:
Listening to a preset station
1
Select DAB or FM.
Notes
• If no station has been preset to the pressed button,
“No Preset” appears, and the unit returns to the station
before the button was pressed.
• To prevent the preset from being changed by mistake,
do not hold down the preset button for more than 2
seconds.
Presetting stations (5 DAB and 5 FM)
1
Tune to the station you want
to preset.
Follow the steps in “Listening to the
Radio” above.
2
Press and hold the desired preset button (1–5) until
“PRESET-X stored” appears on the display.
Tips
• If you try to store another station with the same preset
number, the previously stored station will be replaced.
• The preset stations remain in the radio memory even
after an auto tune is performed.
Example: Presetting a tuned station to the preset button 3
“DAB” or “FM”
Listening to the Radio
1
Select DAB or FM.
2
Select the desired station.
In case of products that for safety, performance or
data integrity reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated battery, this
battery should be replaced by qualified service
staff only. To ensure that the battery and the
electrical and electronic equipment will be treated
properly, hand over these products at end-of-life
to the applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other
batteries, please view the section on how to
remove the battery from the product safely. Hand
the battery over to the applicable collection point
for the recycling of waste batteries. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product or
battery.
Precautions
• Operate the unit on the power sources specified
in “Specifications.”
• To disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull
it out by the plug, not the cord.
• Do not leave the unit in a location near a heat
source, such as a radiator or airduct, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration, or shock.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat build-up. Do not place the unit on a surface
(a rug, blanket, etc.) or near materials (a curtain)
that might block the ventilation holes.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
unit, unplug the unit and have it checked by a
qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
• To clean the casing, use a soft dry cloth. Do not
use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine, which may damage the finish.
• Make sure not to splash water on the unit. This
unit is not waterproof.
NOTES ON LITHIUM BATTERY
• Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep the
lithium battery out of reach of children. Should
the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a
good contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
• Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting
Should any problems persist after you have made
the following checks, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
The alarm does not sound at the preset
alarm time.
Check that “A” or “B” appears on the display.
The radio is activated but no sound is
emitted at the preset alarm time.
Check the alarm volume setting.
Specifications
Time display
24-hour system or the 12-hour system
Frequency range
DAB (Band-III): 174.928 MHz – 239.200 MHz
FM: 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz (0.05MHz step)
Before operating the unit, please read this guide
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
For customers in Europe
Register now for free updates at :
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted
candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing,
and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit
from the mains, connect the unit to an easily
accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an
abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
The nameplate and important information
concerning safety are located on the bottom
exterior.
WARNING ON LITHIUM
BATTERY
• Battery may explode if handled incorrectly. Do
not recharge, disassemble or dispose of it in fire.
• Dispose of used battery promptly and in
accordance with local environmental laws and
guidelines. Keep away from children.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same type.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying
EU directives.
This product has been manufactured by or on
behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product
compliance based on European Union legislation
shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony
Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem,
Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters,
please refer to the addresses provided in the
separate service or guarantee documents.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only
those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly
in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).
Disposal of waste batteries and
electrical and electronic equipment
(applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product, the
battery or on the packaging
indicates that the product and the
battery shall not be treated as
household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used
in combination with a chemical symbol. The
chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are
added if the battery contains more than 0.0005%
mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these
products and batteries are disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
DAB (Band-III) frequency table (MHz)
Channel Frequency Channel Frequency
5A 174.928 10A 209.936
5B 176.640 10B 211.648
5C 178.352 10C 213.360
5D 180.064 10D 215.072
6A 181.936 11A 216.928
6B 183.648 11B 218.640
6C 185.360 11C 220.352
6D 187.072 11D 222.064
7A 188.928 12A 223.936
7B 190.640 12B 225.648
7C 192.352 12C 227.360
7D 194.064 12D 229.072
8A 195.936 13A 230.784
8B 197.648 13B 232.496
8C 199.360 13C 234.208
8D 201.072 13D 235.776
9A 202.928 13E 237.488
9B 204.640 13F 239.200
9C 206.352
9D 208.064
Speaker
Approx. 4.0 cm dia., 8 Ω
Power output: 700 mW (at 10% harmonic
distortion)
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
For clock back up: 3 V DC, one CR2032 battery
USB power output
USB port (DC OUT 5 V, 1.5 A)
Dimensions
Approx. 100.9 mm 101.6 mm 101.4 mm
(W/H/D) including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 560 g, including the CR2032 battery
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
PTY (programme type)
This function indicates services or RDS data in
programme type, such as News or Sports,
transmitted in the DAB or RDS data.
If the received service or station does not transmit
the programme type, “No PTY” appears.
Programme type Display
No programme type None
News News
Current Affairs Current Affairs
Information Information
Sport Sport
Education Education
Drama Drama
Culture Arts
Science Science
Varied Talk
Pop Music Pop Music
Rock Music Rock Music
Easy Listening Music Easy Listening
Light Classical Light Classical
Serious Classical Classical Music
Other Music Other Music
Weather Weather
Finance Finance
Children’s programmes Children’s
Social Affairs Factual
Religion Religion
Phone In Phone In
Travel Travel
Leisure Leisure
Jazz Music Jazz and Blues
Country Music Country Music
National Music National Music
Oldies Music Oldies Music
Folk Music Folk Music
Documentary Documentary
Alarm Test Alarm Test
Alarm Alarm – Alarm !
Setting the alarm
1
Press and hold SET ALARM/ALARM A or B to
select the alarm program.
2
Set the hour, minute, and alarm period (“WEEKDAY,” “WEEKEND,” or both).
Press VOL/SET + or – to
select the desired hour,
and press SNOOZE/
BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
* Use the tactile dot on
VOL/SET + as a guide
when operating the unit.
* When both “WEEKDAY” and
“WEEKEND” are displayed,
the alarm will sound every
day.
Hour Minute Alarm Period*
Alarm mode
When selecting “DAB” or “FM”
Press VOL/SET + or – to select the preset
number of the desired station, and press
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
When selecting “BUZZER”
The setting is complete. The buzzer will sound
at the set time, gradually increasing in volume.
(“A” or “B” flashes on the display.)
Preset number
Volume
The setting is complete.
The radio will turn on at the set time, gradually
increasing in volume. (“A” or “B” flashes on the
display.)
If no station has been preset yet
The preset number and “--” appear on the display alternately.
In this case, the buzzer will sound at the set time.
To stop the alarm
To deactivate the alarm
Press SET ALARM/ALARM A
or B.
“A” or “B” disappears from the
display.
About the battery as a
backup power source
This unit contains a CR2032 battery as a
backup power source to keep the clock and
the alarm operating during a power failure.
(No Power No Problem system*)
* No Power No Problem™ is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.
Notes on the alarm in the event
of a power interruption
In the event of a power interruption, the
alarm functions work until the battery is
fully discharged. But certain functions may
be affected as follows:
• The display will disappear.
• If the alarm sound is set to “RADIO,” the
buzzer will sound.
• If a power interruption occurs while the
alarm is sounding, the buzzer will sound.
• If ALARM RESET/OFF is not pressed, the
alarm will sound for about 5 minutes.
• If “
” appears on the display, the alarm
will not sound in the event of a power
interruption. Replace the battery if “
”
appears.
• The snooze function will not work.
• During a power interruption, the alarm
will sound only once at the set time.
When to replace the
battery
When the battery is discharged, “”
appears on the display.
If a power interruption occurs while the
battery is discharged, the current time and
alarm will be erased.
Setup Menu Options
To doze for a few more minutes
Press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
The sound turns off, but will automatically
come on again after 10 minutes.
Each time you press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/
ENTER, the snooze time changes as follows:
“A” or “B” flashes on the display.
Note
If no operation is performed while the alarm is
sounding, the alarm will stop after about 60
minutes.
Auto Tune
To update the DAB station list, perform the DAB
auto tune again. Select “Yes” to start DAB auto
tune.
To deactivate DAB auto tune, select “No.”
Note
The currently stored station list will be cleared
once the DAB auto tune process has started.
Information
You can display various information of the DAB
station you are listening to.
Channel: Channel and frequency (see the DAB
frequency table in “Specifications.”)
Multiplex Name: Ensemble label (up to
16characters long)
Service Name: Station name
Programme Type: PTY label (See “PTY
(programme type)” in “Specifications.”)
Bit Rate: Bit rate
Signal Level : Displays the signal level of the
DAB station you are listening to, ranging from 0
(no signal) to 100 (maximum signal).
Info. PTY
Displays the PTY label (see “PTY (programme
type)” in “Specifications”) for the station you are
listening to.
Note
If there is no multiplex name or no service name,
the space for the label or name will be blank.
DAB Manual Tune
If DAB reception by DAB auto tune is poor, try
manual tuning.
Press SELECT or to select the desired
DAB channel, then press ENTER.
The radio starts tuning for receivable stations in
the selected channel.
Tip
The new station received by manual tuning is
stored in the DAB station list.
Initialize
Select “OK” to initialize the radio to the factory
default settings. All settings, DAB station list and
presets will be deleted.
Set Date & Time
“Auto” is set by default. This enables the clock
to synchronize with the DAB data being
received. To set the clock manually, press
MENU and select “Set Date & Time”, then select
“Manual” and follow the steps below.
1 Press SELECT or to select the
year, and then press ENTER.
2 Repeat step 1 to set the month, day
and time.
To go back to the previous item
Press BACK.
To cancel the clock setting
Press MENU again.
Note
If you do not press any button for about
1minute while setting the clock, the clock
setting mode will be canceled.
Time Format
12H/24H: Select the clock display mode,
12-hour clock or 24-hour clock.
Date Format
The date display mode can be selected from
“DD-MM-YYYY,” “DD MMM YYYY” (MMM is
JAN, FEB, etc.), “MM-DD-YYYY,” or “YYYY-MM-
DD.”
Beep
Select “On” or “Off.”
Tip
You can also set the brightness of the display to off by pressing and
holding SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
Notes
• When the alarm is sounding or the snooze function is active, the
brightness of the display cannot be changed.
• Even if the brightness is set to off, the display lights at a low
brightness level when the alarm sounds.
Setting the brightness of
the display
Getting Started
2
Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
To wall outlet
Note
When the auto time setting is not possible, set the time manually.
See “Set Date & Time“ in “Setup Menu Options.“
When the radio is turned on for the first time, DAB auto tune and the
current time setting are performed automatically. This will take about a
minute.
To set the radio alarm, first preset the radio station before setting the alarm. See “Presetting stations (5 DAB and 5 FM).”
Station name*
Scrolling text*
* Displayed only when
RDS (Radio Data
System) data is received.
Frequency
Tip
You can find a specific station by repeatedly
pressing TUNING + or – (manual tuning).
Receivable FM stations can be searched in 0.05MHz
steps.
Notes
• RDS data may not display properly in areas where
RDS transmissions are in the experimental stage.
• If the radio signal being received is weak, it may
take some time to receive the RDS data.
Station currently being received
Station name stored
in the DAB station list
“SC” lights up
when a secondary
service is selected.
Scrolling text
Improving DAB/FM radio reception
2
Select the desired preset station.
Example: When the preset button 3 is pressed
To go back to the upper
menu level
Press BACK.
To exit the setup menu
Press MENU again.
2
Press and hold TUNING + or – to search
the FM station.
When a receivable station is found...
Tip
If you do not press ENTER
within 3 seconds, the search
will continue automatically.
The frequency begins to change.
* Can be selected when listening to
the radio or when the alarm is set.
Switching the information
display
3
Set the alarm mode (“DAB,” “FM,” or “BUZZER”).
4
Adjust the volume.
Repeat this procedure to set the
minute and alarm period.
Notes
• There is no guarantee that this
unit can be used to charge all
products that can be charged
via USB.
• This unit does not support
power feeds greater than
5V/1.5 A.
• If a warning tone sounds,
remove the smartphone from
the unit.
• The reception sensitivity on the
radio may worsen when
charging a smartphone via
USB.
Charging a smartphone
Smartphone
USB cable supplied
with the smartphone
The radio automatically turns off after a set time has elapsed.
Note
When the alarm is set to sound during the sleep timer duration, the
sleep timer will be deactivated automatically when the alarm sounds.
Setting the sleep timer
To turn off the
radio
1
Remove the battery insulation film.
Antenna
AC power cord
Bottom
Tip
If you press and hold SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER for more than 2seconds
while setting the alarm, the alarm setting is immediately complete.
Tips
• “ ” is displayed to the left of the
secondary service station name.
• If you want to stop searching, press
BACK.
* Use the tactile dot on TUNING +
as a guide when operating the
unit.
Radio options
Radio options can be set when DAB or FM is selected.
Other options
Turn off the radio before setting these options.
Press VOL/SET + or – to select the desired alarm mode, and press
SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
Press VOL/SET + or – to adjust the volume,
and press SNOOZE/BRIGHTNESS/ENTER.
To adjust the
volume
DAB/FM Clock Radio
Operating Instructions GB
Mode d’emploi FR
©2015 Sony Corporation Printed in China
4-574-022-13(1)
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